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Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to the North Cascades
by John Ryan
The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.
Hundreds released from prison during pandemic may be sent back under Senate proposal
by Carrie Johnson
A resolution in the Senate could send hundreds of people released from prisons during the pandemic back into federal facilities. Only a tiny fraction committed new crimes during home confinement.
How a Pennsylvania cyberattack links to the war in Gaza — and how Israel is reacting
by Jenna McLaughlin
Israel's government has passed emergency wartime powers giving it more authority over cybersecurity, even within private companies. Cyberwar is playing an increasing role in the conflict with Hamas.
Kissinger's troubling legacy in Chile can still be felt 50 years later
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Peter Kornbluh, director of the National Security Archives' Chile Documentation Project, about Henry Kissinger's role in Chile.
EPA proposes new rule to require nationwide replacement of lead pipes
Under the Biden Administration's new guidance, most U.S. cities would have to replace lead pipes within the next 10 years. About 9 million lead pipes are still bringing water into American buildings.
At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations
by Lauren Sommer
International climate change negotiations began in Dubai with the announcement of a fund to help developing countries with the worst impacts of climate change. getting enough funding will be hard.
The end of an era? With Tom Brady gone, some Patriots fans want Belichick out too
Belichick has led the Patriots to a record-breaking six Super Bowl titles, but since star quarterback Tom Brady left the team, their record has been mediocre at best. Some Patriots fans want a change.
Jonathan Majors' career hangs in limbo as assault trial begins
by Eric Deggans
Before his arrest, Jonathan Majors' star was on the rise. His film Magazine Dreams has been pulled from the release calendar, and Marvel has paused upcoming projects pending the outcome of this trial.
Henry Kissinger's complicated legacy
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeremi Suri, professor of public affairs and history at University of Texas at Austin about Henry Kissinger's complicated legacy.
Does George Santos' district want him expelled from the House? Here's what some say
by Jasmine Garsd
New York Republican Congressman George Santos has said he will not resign, despite another vote which is expected to happen as early as Friday on whether to expel him from the House.
Meteorologists face pushback in regions that are more skeptical of climate science
by Elizabeth Rembert
Explaining climate change can be a challenging job, particularly in areas where the public is more wary of the science. Some climate experts in the Midwest and Great Plains have faced death threats.